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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 226.10 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 226.10 and 98.30 is: 135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 226.10 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/226.10 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 226.10 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 22,225.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,225.63/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.59

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